Gestaele Early Origins

The surname Gestaele was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Gestaele Spelling Variations

Gestaele Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gestele, Gestel, Getelen, Gastel, Gästel, Gastell, Gastelier, Gistel and many more.

Gestaele Early History

Gestaele Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gestaele research. Another 213 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1644 and 1777 are included under the topic Early Gestaele History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gestaele Early Notables (pre 1700)

Gestaele Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.

Marcharn, Frederick George. A Constitutional History of Modern England 1485 to the Present. London: Harper and Brothers, 1960. Print.

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The Gestaele Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Gestaele Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.